2004 Kia Spectra vs. 2004 Mercury Monterey
To start off, both 2004 Kia Spectra and 2004 Mercury Monterey were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,194 cc (6 cylinders), 2004 Mercury Monterey is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Mercury Monterey (198 HP @ 4250 RPM) has 73 more horse power than 2004 Kia Spectra. (125 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Mercury Monterey should accelerate faster than 2004 Kia Spectra. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Mercury Monterey weights approximately 788 kg more than 2004 Kia Spectra. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2004 Mercury Monterey (359 Nm) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Kia Spectra. (161 Nm). This means 2004 Mercury Monterey will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Kia Spectra.
Compare all specifications:
2004 Kia Spectra | 2004 Mercury Monterey | |
Make | Kia | Mercury |
Model | Spectra | Monterey |
Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
Body Type | Sedan | Minivan |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1786 cc | 4194 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 125 HP | 198 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4250 RPM |
Torque | 161 Nm | 359 Nm |
Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 97 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 87 mm | 95 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.5:1 | 9.6:1 |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 7 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1223 kg | 2011 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4530 mm | 5570 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1730 mm | 2040 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1430 mm | 1430 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 3210 mm |
Fuel Consumption | 7.4 L/100km | 10.2 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption City | 9.8 L/100km | 14.7 L/100km |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.7 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 98 L |